We review the World Cup final where Travis Head and Pat Cummins inspired a triumph for the ages. 
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Talking points: 

 Australia's remarkable achievement - and this triumph in comparison to their previous World Cup wins
 Rohit Sharma's approach at the start of the innings
  Virat Kohli and the ability to strike at six an over on any pitch
  The slowdown in the middle overs against fine Australian bowling
  Cummins, Hazlewood and their brilliant variations
  Shami opening the bowling instead of Siraj
  Bumrah's beauty to dismiss Steve Smith
  Travis Head's unforgettable assault

Participants:
Siddhartha Vaidyanathan (@sidvee)
Mahesh Sethuraman (@cornerd)
Ashoka (@ABVan)
Kartikeya Date (@cricketingview) | Substack | ESPNcricinfo
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Extraordinary Australia silence India: World Cup final review

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